Nurturing Change
byA group of passionate advocates work to promote and improve health outcomes for Black women — particularly in the maternal health arena.
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A Determined Doula
byQwantese Winters is founder of Oasis Maternal Care and care coordinator for First Care Clinic, a pregnancy resource center for women offering free, confidential services.
Black Women at the Forefront of Change
byThe Foundation for Black Women’s Wellness built the Well Black Doula Partner Collective to help improve healthy outcomes for Black babies.
Compassionate Care for All
byAt Harambee Doula Care and Holistic Services, director of doula programming Chandra Lewis says their focus is “the Black birthing body.”
Healthy Heart, Healthy Parent
byDr. Kara Hoppe is spearheading important research concerning hypertension in birthing people during and post-pregnancy.
A Community Health Champion
byAs the oldest active Black doula in Dane County, Uchenna Jones has helped birth over a thousand babies. She’s also witnessed the increase of more doulas of color joining the ranks over her 23-year tenure.
Venturing into Venture Capital
byExploring the current landscape of funding for women-led startups and the impact of female venture capital and accelerator programs in Madison.
2025 Women to Watch
byIntroducing this year’s group of inspiring changemakers who tirelessly push for progress.
Heather Lott: Instilling Confidence in New Educators
byHeather Lott’s career seemed designed for the Dane County New Teacher Project (DCNTP), a consortium of 18 school districts focused on supporting beginning teachers through mentorship.
Lauren Brinkman: Rescuing Pets in Need
byAs founder and executive director of her foster-based organization, Underdog Pet Rescue of Wisconsin, Lauren Brinkman helps all-breed pets from high-kill shelters in other states.